Banana-Lover Options

If you’ve been following along this week, you’re probably wondering what, if any, options there are for eating bananas without feeling like a jerk or worse.

Like certain other activities, the only safe option might be abstinence. A potato has the same calories as a banana and is easier to grow. Consider potato pudding, potato shakes, and potato splits. The kids’ll love ’em.

Practically a Bunch of Delicious Bananas

For those of us who don’t really like potatoes, though, rest assured. There are some great examples of ethical banana farming, and more to come as consumers become aware and demand changes.

Note: A lot of people in the local food movement give up bananas entirely, mainly because of the environmental damage done during the shipping process. No solution to that problem yet.

But there are some importers now providing better bananas from farmers who love the land and treat their workers fairly.